Department/ Office: Field Missions
Duty Station: Field Locations
Posting Period: 7 October 2013-21 November 2013
Job Opening number: 13-ROL-FMADFS-31092-P-Field Locations
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
These positions are located in United Nations field Peace Operations and Special Political missions. The Senior DDR Officer typically reports to the head of a work unit, though this may vary depending on the mission structure. The focus of these jobs is to lead and/or direct policy development for, as well as design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of DDR programmes, operations and other activities in the country or region concerned.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Senior DDR Officer will be responsible for the following duties: (These duties are generic and may not be carried out by all Senior DDR Officers).
- Serves as senior officer for a significant segment of DDR field operations; plans, coordinates, and supervises all aspects of DDR activities for an assigned area; ensures an integrated and harmonized approach among other components of the mission ( political affairs, military component, civilian police, public information, logistic support, etc.).
- Develops and maintains relations with high level government officials, local leaders and other key players; and actively promotes coordination and communication between international and national partners with a view to pursuing DDR objectives and ensuring participation in and effective integration of ideas in the planning and implementation of DDR activities.
- Leads large, highly complex programmes/projects, field missions, etc., including provision of guidance to government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and initiates corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; ensures follow-up actions.
- Directs and/or provides substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing and presenting agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents, etc.
- Provides policy and operational advice to DDR management on an ongoing basis and assists in the programming of DDR activities at the national level; provides regular updates on various aspects of DDR initiatives and recommends appropriate actions.
- Maintains effective partnership with relevant UNCT partners.
- Provides innovative technical advice and assistance to regional and local DDR commissions and offices, etc., including in institutional strengthening (capacity building) for the national DDR institutions.
- Supports DDR leadership in conflict resolution and confidence building measures.
- Prepares and/or supervises preparation of various written outputs, e.g. background papers, analysis, substantial sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
- Guides, supervises and mentors staff in the execution of their respective functions.
- Contributes to the development of resource mobilization strategy and ensures effective coordination with donors, including the private sector.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- Work implies frequent interaction with the following:
- Counterparts, senior officers and technical staff from all relevant components of the Mission (e.g. civilian, military, human rights, etc.), as well as UN specialized agencies, funds and programmes.
- Senior representatives and officials in national and local government, civil society and parties to the conflict, as well as officials in relevant international organizations, diplomatic corps, international NGOs.
Results Expected:
- Effectively leads and demonstrates efficient planning, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of assigned programme/projects, and ensures timely, cost-effective delivery of results.
- Provides expert, innovative advice on a wide range of complex and/or contentious issues, including to national and international officials on developing strategies to deal with DDR and related issues on a long-term basis.
- Serves as an effective spokesperson internally and externally; establishes effective collaboration and partnerships with officials at all levels inside and outside the organization.
- Effectively utilizes, supervises and develops staff.
Competencies
Core Competencies:
Professionalism:
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the strategic direction of a peacekeeping mission and its operations, and understanding of the political, social and economic environment and their impact on the implementation of a mission's mandate.
- Ability to advise senior management and other senior officials on approaches and techniques to address highly complex/sensitive issues, and by the ability to provide leadership in performing and/or overseeing the planning, development, and management of DDR operations.
- Proven expertise in country/region of assignment; in-depth understanding of and ability to evaluate international political situations.
- Demonstrated capacity for intellectual leadership; conceptual and strategic analytical capacity and ability to thoroughly analyze and evaluate critical matters pertaining to a broad spectrum of DDR issues/problems.
- Demonstrated capacity for original and creative thinking, independent judgment and discretion in advising on and handling major policy, project and other issues/problems.
- Extensive experience in bilateral and multilateral negotiations; ability to influence others to reach agreement on difficult issues.
- Ability to work under extreme pressure, on occasion in a highly stressful environment (e.g. civil strife, natural disasters and human misery).
- Knowledge of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines related to humanitarian affairs and seasoned knowledge of the institutions of the UN system.
- Shows pride in work and in achievements;
- demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter;
- is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
- is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns;
- shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges;
- remains calm in stressful situations.
- Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Teamwork:
- Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals
- Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise;
- is willing to learn from others
- Places team agenda before personal agenda
- Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position
- Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings
Planning & Organizing:
- Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies
- Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required
- Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work
- Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning
- Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary
- Uses time efficiently
Managerial Competencies:
Leadership:
- Serves as a role model that other people want to follow
- Empowers others to translate vision into results
- Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives
- Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support
- Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions
- Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo
- Shows the courage to take unpopular stands
Judgement/ Decision-making:
- Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly
- Gathers relevant information before making a decision
- Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them
- Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization
- Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information
- Checks assumptions against facts
- Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision
- Makes tough decisions when necessary
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in political science, social sciences, international law, management, international economics, international relations, development or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
- A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in international affairs such as peacekeeping and peacebuilding operations, preferably including experience on disarmament, demobilization, reintegration, small arms control programmes, post-conflict crisis, economic recovery or related area.
- Experience in the management of programmes/projects involving with multiple national and international partners.
- Proven experience in leading and managing the work of large multi-disciplinary teams, including in human resources management, administration, logistics, financial management, budget, or related fields.
- Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the receipt of the first level university degree recognised by the United Nations.
Languages
Fluency in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French, (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
The United Nation Secretariat maintains rosters of qualified and available candidates to fill anticipated job openings in peacekeeping operations, special political missions, and other field operations.
The purpose of this job opening is to generate a list of qualified candidates for inclusion in the [insert job code] roster.
The entire assessment process takes an average of six months; all applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome of their application (whether successful or unsuccessful) within 14 days of the conclusion of the process. Successful candidates will be placed on the roster and subsequently will be invited to apply for field mission vacancies open only to roster members. Roster membership does not guarantee selection.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.
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